Marianne Elliot hopes to make a COMPANY film - Page 2

[binau]

Posted: 9/7/24 at 4:44am

SonofRobbieJ said: "ElephantLoveMedley said: "I never knew how badly I want to see Emma Stone as Bobbie but now I can’t get that casting out of my head."

Saaaaaaame. I think a female Bobbi works best with an actress who has an edge to her. The tension between 'this woman is a lone wolf' and 'this woman is alone and wonders what she's missing' makes for a compelling version of company. Whatever her vocal limitations were (and they didn't bother me at all), I thought Katrina Lenk had that in spades and Stone would have that as well, even if the specifics would be very different from Lenk's Bobbi.

And a Taraji P. Henson Joanne? That's my new cocaine."

I agree, and I would die on a hill defending that Katrina and the rest of the production was by far 1000x stronger than the west end production. Maybe if they got Jonathan Bailey ticket sales might have been a little stronger to carry the show for longer, but otherwise I have no complaints. 

From all the choices discussed it DOES feel like this show would allow itself to a great cast. Maybe if they get Anne Hathaway and (yet again) Streep as Joanne they can get someone to green light this :P. (BUT I WANT ANNE HATHAWAY AND PATTI). 

 

[brdwybound04]

Posted: 9/7/24 at 8:54am

Megan Mullally as Joanne!

[Broadway61004]

Posted: 9/7/24 at 10:14am

joevitus said: "You really think one revival will have that much impact on future productions? I guess I hadn't thought that it would become a regular choice among productions (let alone a movie adaptation)."

There will definitely still be future productions with "Bobby", but if Marianne Elliott is making a film version of it, that will almost certainly be "Bobbi". She's the one who brainstormed this whole concept and worked tirelessly with Sondheim to create it, so I can't imagine her suddenly going back to "Bobby" for a film version. If another director was making this film? Probably would go back to the male version. But with Elliott doing it, I think it's a safe bet that it will be female, given her history with the piece.

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 9/7/24 at 12:51pm

Considering it's Elliott, from whom "female Bobbie" stems, it would be truly shocking if she reverted to Boy Bobby. It's not even worth bringing up unless it's confirmed otherwise.

[BJR]

Posted: 9/7/24 at 1:47pm

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "Considering it's Elliott, from whom "female Bobbie" stems,it would be truly shocking if she reverted to Boy Bobby. It's not even worth bringing up unless it's confirmed otherwise."

Exactly. Assume that is the case. And frankly, with a screen adaptation, they could get the script tweaks that held back any of that twist not working on stage. But count me in the camp that found it not only worked, but made the piece feel more relevant to today.

I hope it happens.

[fosterfan2]

Posted: 9/7/24 at 2:00pm

binau said: "SonofRobbieJ said: "ElephantLoveMedley said: "I never knew how badly I want to see Emma Stone as Bobbie but now I can’t get that casting out of my head."

Saaaaaaame. I think a female Bobbi works best with an actress who has an edge to her. The tension between 'this woman is a lone wolf' and 'this woman is alone and wonders what she's missing' makes for a compelling version of company. Whatever her vocal limitations were (and they didn't bother me at all), I thought Katrina Lenk had that in spades and Stone would have that as well, even if the specifics would be very different from Lenk's Bobbi. I agree, and I would die on a hill defending that Katrina and the rest of the production was by far 1000x stronger than the west end production. Maybe if they got Jonathan Bailey ticket sales might have been a little stronger to carry the show for longer, but otherwise I have no complaints.

I know it sounds silly,but I wish they could've made the film right after the show closed in 2022. Katrina still looked almost young enough to pass,but she's nearly 50 now,although she looks really good for age.
I'm listening to Patti's new album as I'm typing. Fun! Updated On: 9/7/24 at 02:00 PM

[BETTY22]

Posted: 9/7/24 at 4:52pm

Amazing news......i hope the get the broadway cast....

[joevitus]

Posted: 9/7/24 at 9:57pm

Broadway61004 said: "joevitus said: "You really think one revival will have that much impact on future productions? I guess I hadn't thought that it would become a regular choice among productions (let alone a movie adaptation)."

There will definitely still be future productions with "Bobby", but if Marianne Elliott is making a film version of it, that will almost certainly be "Bobbi". She's the one who brainstormed this whole concept and worked tirelessly with Sondheim to create it, so I can't imagine her suddenly going back to "Bobby" for a film version. If another director was making this film? Probably would go back to the male version. But with Elliott doing it, I think it's a safe bet that it will be female, given her history with the piece."

My mistake not having taken it into account. Great point. 

Updated On: 9/7/24 at 09:57 PM